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Dutch State Visit to New Zealand: Day 1, Wellington

  November 7, 2016 at 6:20 pm by

At the invitation of the Governor-General of New Zealand, Dame Patsy Reddy, Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima began today, Monday November 7, a three-day state visit to New Zealand along with Bert Koenders, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Henk Kamp, Minister of Economic Affairs. The Royal Couple were officially welcomed at Government House in Wellington with a traditional Maori ceremony with the performance of a pōwhiri, a traditional … Continue reading →

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Dutch State Visit to Australia: Last Day, Brisbane

  November 4, 2016 at 12:44 pm by

Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima spent their last day of the state visit today, Friday November 4, in the city of Brisbane. Arriving in the city yesterday evening, the King and the Queen began their visit this morning at Government House where they were officially welcomed by Paul de Jersey, Governor of the Queensland, and his wife Kaye. Then the signing of the Guest Book took place a meeting along … Continue reading →

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Dutch State Visit to Australia: Day 4, Sydney

  November 3, 2016 at 3:04 pm by

On Thursday November 3, Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima started their fourth day of the state visit to Australia with a business meeting along with the Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency (NFIA), an agency that works together with the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs and aims to assist companies that want to invest in the Netherlands. Afterwards the Royal Couple was received by David Hurley, the Governor of the … Continue reading →

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Dutch State Visit to Australia: Day 3, Canberra and Sydney

  November 2, 2016 at 1:43 pm by

Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima began their third day in Australia today, Wednesday November 2nd, paying a visit to the Australian War Memorial in Camberra. The Royal Couple laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, placed poppies on the wall of remembrance and then met veterans from World War II and the ISAF mission in Afghanistan. Koningspaar legt krans bij @AWMemorial en ontmoet Australische en … Continue reading →

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Dutch State Visit to Australia: Day 2

  November 1, 2016 at 7:51 am by

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima began the second day of the state visit today, Tuesday November 1st, by visiting the headquarters of Royal Dutch Shell, the Dutch multinational oil and gas company. During the visit the King and the Queen were informed about Shell’s Prelude gas project, a construction of the world’s first floating liquefied natural gas in the north west of Australia that will help to unlock new energy … Continue reading →

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Dutch Royal Couple Begin Their State Visit to Australia, First Stop: Perth

  October 31, 2016 at 12:01 pm by

At the invitation of the Governor General of Australia, Sir Peter Cosgrove, Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima started today, Monday October 31, their five-day state visit to Australia accompanied by three Dutch Ministers: Bert Koenders Minister of Foreign Affairs, Lilianne Ploumen Minister for Foreign Trade and Development and Henk Kamp Minister of Economic Affairs. First stop of the state visit was at the Government House, the residence of … Continue reading →

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King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima Visit the Region of Twente

  October 27, 2016 at 2:49 pm by

Today, Thursday October 27, Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima paid a visit to some municipalities in the region of Twente, in the east of the Netherlands. The first stop was in Almelo where the Royal Couple was received in the City Hall by the Mayor Arend Jan Gerritsen, the Mayors of the municipalities of Dinkelland, Losser, Oldenzaal, Tubbergen and the Commissioner of the King in the Province of Overijssel, Ank … Continue reading →

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Queen Máxima Heads To Eindhoven For Dutch Design Week

  October 25, 2016 at 3:36 pm by

In a repeated Claes Iverson camel-coloured coat dress, Queen Máxima today paid a working visit to the city of Eindhoven, where she visited this year’s edition of Dutch Design Week. She was shown a number of exhibitions submitted by designers and students with the focus on improving the world, and met with some of the 2,500 designers who have products in this year’s fair. The Queen also attended a seminar … Continue reading →

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Queen Maxima Meets Argentine President Mauricio Macri

  October 12, 2016 at 1:54 pm by

Her Majesty Queen Maxima completed today, Wednesday October 12, her two-day working visit to Argentina in her capacity of Special Advocate of the UN Secretary General for Inclusive Finance for Development. The first event for Queen Maxima was a visit at the Banco Central de la República Argentina where she had a meeting with Federico Sturzenegger, the Governor of the bank and other autorities. Esta mañana recibí en el @BancoCentral_AR … Continue reading →

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Queen Máxima Rocks Leopard Print Dress Whilst On Working Visit To Argentina

  October 11, 2016 at 3:18 pm by

Not many could successfully pull off mint-green leopard, but leave it to Queen Máxima of the Netherlands to show everyone precisely how it should be done! The Queen donned the Givenchy design, paired with a simple pair of patent leather open-toe heels and a Chanel handbag, picking up on the black portion of the dress’s colour pallet, for the first day of her working visit to Argentina, which is being undertaken … Continue reading →

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Queen Máxima in Washington For Inclusive Finance

  October 9, 2016 at 7:52 am by

In her capacity of Special Advocate of the UN Secretary General for Inclusive Finance for Development, Her Majesty Queen Máxima was in Washington on October 7-8 to attend the Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group (WBG). On her first day, Friday October 7, the Queen was present at a panel at the World Bank headquarters. At the panel, entitled “Financial Inclusion not Exclusion: … Continue reading →

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Queen Maxima Opens The Exhibition “Anna Pavlovna, Colourful Queen”

  October 5, 2016 at 11:59 am by

Her Majesty Queen Maxima opened today, Wednesday October 5, the exhibition “Anna Pavlovna, Colourful Queen” at the Museum Paleis Het Loo in Apeldoorn. Máxima opent expositie over Anna Paulowna https://t.co/RBD0EV1guG pic.twitter.com/bVJifApJom — Vorsten (@VorstenNL) October 5, 2016 The exhibition was organized to mark the 200th anniversary of the wedding of Anna Pavlovna, daughter of the Tzar Paul I, and the Prince of Orange who would become King Willem II. On display … Continue reading →

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Queen Maxima Replaces Princess Beatrix At A Congress In Rotterdam

  October 4, 2016 at 12:23 pm by

Since Princess Beatrix is still recovering from a knee surgery, Queen Maxima has replaced the former Queen at the opening of the fifth European Nursing Congress at the congress center De Doelen in Rotterdam, today Tuesday, October 4. Koningin Máxima bij opening Europees verpleegkundig congres waar wordt gesproken over ouderenzorg #eunursing pic.twitter.com/mRhvS3m4Xt — Koninklijk Huis (@koninklijkhuis) October 4, 2016 The congress entitled, “Caring for Older People: How Can We Do the … Continue reading →

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Dutch Royal Couple Open Australian Exhibition

  October 3, 2016 at 3:35 pm by

On the occasion of their upcoming state visit to Australia and New Zealand, Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima opened the art exhibition ’Mapping Australia’’ at the Aboriginal Art Museum (AAMU) in Utrecht, today Monday October 3. The exhibition was organized together between the AAMU and the Australian Embassy to mark the 400th anniversary since the first time that a Dutch man, sailor and explorer Dirk Hartog, reached the … Continue reading →

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A Busy Day for Queen Máxima

  September 28, 2016 at 11:57 am by

Today, Wednesday September 28, Queen Máxima was in Zoetermeer, in the province of South Holland, to attend the celebrations for the tenth anniversary of the Piëzo Foundation. The Piëzo Foundation is a social community organization that helps people in vulnerable situation to find their place in society. The foundation is runs by volunteers that help the people to develop their talents and abilities with training sessions and activities. During the … Continue reading →

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Queen Máxima Attends ‘Future of Finance’ Conference

  September 26, 2016 at 10:52 am by

As Special Advocate for the UN Secretary General for Inclusive Finance for Development, Her Majesty Queen Máxima was present today, Monday September 26, at the conference “Future of Finance” held at the Theater Hangaar in Katwijk in the province of South Holland. The conference, organized by the Dutch Development Finance Company (FMO), aims to exchanging views and experiences in the field of inclusive finance in developing countries. Focus of the … Continue reading →

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Prinsjesdag 2016 Marked In The Hague

  September 19, 2016 at 3:11 pm by

The Dutch Royal Family has celebrated today, Tuesday September 19, the official opening of the parliament, Prinsjesdag. His Majesty King Willem-Alexander was accompanied by his wife, Her Majesty Queen Maxima, his brother Prince Constantijn and his sister-in-law, Princess Laurentien. The Dutch Royals left the Noordeinde Palace at 13:00 heading to the Knight’s Hall in horse-drawn carriages through the streets of The Hague. This year was used the Glass Carriage that was … Continue reading →

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Queen Máxima Looks Chic In White At Postcode Lottery Green Challenge Awards

  September 14, 2016 at 4:27 pm by

At today’s prize ceremony for the 10th edition of the Postcode Lottery Green Challenge, Queen Máxima brought her A-game in a white sheath dress with a square neckline and lapel detailing. The look was completed with a large tan straw hat with an up-turned brim, tan accessories and a pair of citrine drop earrings. The prize ceremony awarded Willem Kesteloo and his company PHYSEE with 500,000 Euros for being the successful … Continue reading →

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A Busy Day for Queen Máxima

  September 13, 2016 at 3:56 pm by

As Honorary Chair of the platform Money Wise, Her Majesty Queen Máxima this morning, Tuesday September 13, visited the ROC van Amsterdam, a secondary vocational college situated in Amstelveen, near Amsterdam. The Queen was accompanied by Sander Dekker, State Secretary for Education, Culture and Science. Koningin Máxima op bezoek in Amstelveen. Lees: https://t.co/2Gi9Hpz4OH #amstelveen #amstelveenz pic.twitter.com/iSsHQMTzxv — AMSTELVEENZ (@Amstelveenz) September 13, 2016 Along with the students, Queen Máxima participated in … Continue reading →

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Queen Máxima Learns About Aquaculture Industry During Visit to Zeeland

  September 9, 2016 at 4:31 pm by

The Queen of the Netherlands paid a visit to the provence of Zeeland today, where she stopped in the towns of Colijnsplaat and Zierikzee with a focus on the innovations put to use in the region’s aqua farming industry. First she visited Delta Farms, a company that farms and exports sea centipedes to shrimp farms around the world. New research is being undertaken to see if the creatures can extend the lifespan … Continue reading →

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